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MOREmpowerment Conference: Combatting the Opioid Crisis
Virtual Event
February 23, 2022 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm EST
Kentucky River Foothills’ MORE program will host a MOREmpowerment Conference on Feb. 23, via Zoom. Free and open to the public. This conference will highlight the voices of people with lived and living experiences, discuss access to treatment and harm reduction strategies and build new partnerships.
Keynote Speakers Include: Van Ingram, Executive Director for the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy and Donald McDonald, Technical Expert Lead at JBS International
Topics Include:
- Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) Grant Overview
- Kentucky Response to the Opioid Crisis
- Come Together, Right Now
- Recovery Housing in Kentucky: An Overview
- Overdose Response Training
- Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD): A Road to Recovery
- Mental Health First Aid: Recognizing and Offering Assistance for Mental Health Challenges
The registration deadline is Feb. 22.
Contact Information: Kentucky River Foothills Development Council
